Cancer Risk
Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
The president of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network – who just worked the Super Bowl – considers similarities between preparing for big events and preventing the Big C
As far back as the 2000s firefighters assigned to Station 31 claimed the firehouse was making them sick
Inside the chemotherapy experience, from the team of helpers to our role as patients
A new EPA rule on forever chemicals could cost manufacturers $1B to come into compliance
Firefighters in Ridgefield and Glennville are mourning the loss of Firefighter Dionigi “Gino” Furano Jr.
The Firefighters Cancer Collaborative is a partnership raising awareness of cancer and promoting steps to reduce the risk of exposure
Methuen officials passed an ordinance stating the city will not purchase firefighter gear unless it is PFAS-free
Wake County is reducing the risk of cancer with PPE, decon and prohibiting tobacco products
It’s time for NFPA to develop a standard specifically tailored to what’s expected of a health and safety officer
Lawsuit
The payout will settle lawsuits against 3M regarding PFAS in public drinking water systems
Cherokee County Lieutenant Dave Burnaugh faced two tumors at once
We, as firefighters, have faced everything, but when faced with terminal cancer, moments of connection mean so much
An AFG grant will help Troy firefighters keep their PPE clean and reduce their exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens
When Diane Cotter’s firefighter husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 she uncovered PFAS in PPE
The first in several trials over firefighting foam and groundwater contamination was scheduled to begin Monday
A.G. Peter Neronha takes on PFAS and companies allegedly violating consumer protection laws
The Virginia Beach Fire Department is testing the blood of firefighters, and some retirees, to check for over 50 types of work-related cancer
Firefighting foam entered the public water distribution system during a fatal fire in an apartment building for seniors
A pilot program will monitor the chemical levels in the blood of thousands of firefighters
Naperville City Council authorized spending to replace their frontline firefighter PPE with PFAS-free outer shells
Firefighter Aaron Zamzow shares a glimpse into his experience
The Greensburg VFD has improved its approach to gross decon and PPE laundering to help minimize firefighters’ cancer risks
Chief Shawn Snider guided Edinburg Fire in its continuing transition from a fully volunteer department to a hybrid of paid and volunteer firefighters
Jason Tucker worked on cancer prevention, a special operations team and decon, Pasco County Fire Rescue said
Joining the National Firefighter Registry is a simple way you can help protect protect current and future firefighters
The registry is intended to help scientists better understand the link between cancer and firefighting in order to improve firefighters’ health
Retired battalion chief Mitch Christian served with the Ashland Fire Department for 25 years
The denials are “insulting to the fire service and the sacrifice that those men and women have put in,” said Jared Willey, president of IAFF Local 772
“NFPA’s process is the gold standard for standards development and involves a proven, consensus-based approach,” said Vice President Lorraine Carli
The proposal has been disputed by insurance firms and municipal interest groups who fear the bill would overburden towns and workers’ compensation insurers
“The very gear designed to protect firefighters, to keep us safe, is killing us,” said General President Edward Kelly, calling the NFPA standard that requires PFAS needless
